At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the estimating process for complex refurbishment and fire remediation projects.
- Company: Join a CIOB Chartered Building Company focused on technical complexity and heritage sensitivity.
- Benefits: Structured training, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to innovative practices under the Building Safety Act.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in building safety and heritage restoration while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Estimator in refurbishment or fire remediation is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Waites Recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to support my clients growing workload across complex refurbishment, restoration and fire remediation projects in London and the South East. This is a senior commercial role within a technically demanding part of the business, working on occupied buildings, listed assets and Higher Risk Buildings under the Building Safety Regulator regime.
Sector focus:
- Cladding and facade remediation
- Refurbishment and heritage restoration
- Fire remediation and Building Safety Act driven works
The role: You will take ownership of the full estimating process from early feasibility through to tender submission. Working closely with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams, you will develop robust, transparent and defensible pricing for complex scopes involving regulated buildings, multiple dutyholders and evolving design information.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation of detailed cost plans, tenders and risk allowances
- Interpretation of fire strategies, facade scopes and remediation methodologies
- Engagement with specialist supply chain partners
- Commercial strategy, value engineering and risk management
- Support to bid strategy, programme assumptions and delivery planning
About you:
- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within refurbishment, facades or fire remediation
- Previous exposure to Building Safety Regulator processes and Higher Risk Buildings
- Strong understanding of existing building pathology and compliance driven works
- Confident operating with partial information and developing scope clarity
Training and development: While prior BSR and HRB experience is advantageous, Pavehall will provide structured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development for the successful candidate. This includes exposure to Gateway processes, dutyholder coordination and emerging best practice under the Building Safety Act.
Why MY CLIENT: My Client operates at the intersection of technical complexity, heritage sensitivity and modern building safety. As a CIOB Chartered Building Company, we invest in our people and support long term professional growth alongside project delivery.
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At Pavehall, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. Our commitment to structured training and mentoring ensures that our Senior Estimators are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of refurbishment and fire remediation projects, all while working in the vibrant setting of Willesden, Greater London. Join us to be part of a team that values technical expertise and heritage sensitivity, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the building safety sector.
